Explore Group - Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island - The largest inhabited island in the Whitsunday's. Perfectly positioned among some of the worlds most beautiful natural scenery including; Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and the Great Barrier Reef - the largest coral reef in the world.

Explore Group are a marine based tourism operator that pride themselves on offering unique experiences in amazing places. Operating from Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach in Australia, Explore Group offer a variety of experiences including; snorkelling, diving, nature walks, sightseeing, dining and sailing.

Activities

Sailing

Snorkelling

Swimming

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Family friendly – please refer to operator's website for services and facilities.

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Snorkel or Dive the Great Barrier Reef

Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef snorkelling or diving adventure taking you to selected moorings around Bait Reef – the closest of the outer reef locations. Accessed by their premium catamaran, guests enter the water directly off the vessel’s in-water platform. The reef is just a short swim away...

A sumptuous buffet style lunch is provided on the vessel, plus morning and afternoon tea.

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Sail and Snorkel - Whitehaven and Chalkies Beach

This full day cruise incorporates two separate destinations; Whitehaven Beach for relaxing and Chalkies Beach for snorkelling.

Includes morning tea afternoon tea and lunch on board whilst anchored at one of the destinations. There is also a fully stocked bar on board to enjoy a glass of wine over lunch or a cleansing ale whilst sailing home.

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Half Day Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach

A half-day cruise taking you the entire stretch of Whitehaven Beach. You'll disembark at Tongue Bay, our access point to Hill Inlet. See the white silica sand and turquoise shades blend seamlessly together to create breathtaking views.

Take a guided bushwalk to Hill Inlet. 20 minutes each way taken at a leisurely pace. Heading back to the beach you can relax, explore, take a swim and enjoy the crystal clear waters.

Accessed by their 19 metre Pure Dive vessel. Despite her capacity of 75 guest numbers are kept to 40, which maintains the tranquil feel of this experience.

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Sail and Swim Whitehaven Beach

A half-day, exhilarating sailing experience aboard On the Edge – a custom designed sailing catamaran. Visit] the world famous Whitehaven Beach and enjoy the crystal clear aqua waters and pristine silica sand.

Lunch is served on-board; a selection of cold meats, sliced salads with wraps and rolls and cordial for the kids is available. An afternoon tea fruit platter is served on the sail home. Fully stocked bar available to purchase beverages.

Your adventure includes beach equipment such as cricket and football for you to use at your leisure on the beach.

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Sunset Cruise and Dine aboard the M.V. Hamilton Star

For a dining experience like no other, step aboard M.V. Hamilton Star and indulge all of your senses. Relax with a cocktail and appetisers, watch the shoreline slip by and marvel at a Whitsundays sunset during a leisurely cruise to a secluded bay. While at anchor, you'll be treated to the culinary creations from Hamilton Star's gourmet galley - a sumptuous three-course dinner prepared freshly on board. Top off your evening by experiencing the starlit magic of the Whitsundays from any of their outdoor areas aboard the M.V Hamilton Star.

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Note: Information on listed products and services are provided by the operator and were correct at the time of publishing. Rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available prices of products and services. Please visit the operator’s website for further information. All prices quoted are in Australian dollars (AUD).